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kathyrobison
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Apr 27, 2011, 10:39 AM
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so we have lost both keys to a 2002 ford focus. the car is parked. we need to tow the car 30 miles to the dealership to get keys cut and programmed. the towing bill alone is going to be 200. (+) but if we could hotwire the car and drive it it would be much easier or hotwire it to unlock the steering???? we could possibly tow it ourselves by a dolly or flat bed. so how do you hotwire or unlock the steering without a key?????
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Hammer Time
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Apr 27, 2011, 10:47 AM
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You can get a key cut by removing the door lock but that will not start the car until the keys are programmed but it will unlock the steering wheel. You cannot hot wire the car.
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Apr 27, 2011, 11:00 AM
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No, they can make a mechanical key that will physically unlock the lock but the engine will not start until they program the key to the car.
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kathyrobison
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Apr 27, 2011, 11:20 AM
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well dangit!!!guess its a 200.00 tow bill and 160.00 for the new keys........gulp. Dang kid!!! thank you so much!!!
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Apr 27, 2011, 11:23 AM
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Have you checked with a locksmith to see if they have the ability to come to you and do the programming? Some do.
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kathyrobison
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Apr 27, 2011, 11:27 AM
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hmmm never thought of that I'm going to make some calls right now!!! thanks
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kathyrobison
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Yep and it's going to save me 100.00~~ thank you so much~~
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Apr 27, 2011, 11:51 AM
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Glad to hear it.
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